Chapter 1076


    At first, some spected that Luna was Raymond''s mistress, but that seemed unlikely, given his clean record in recent years. However, they still couldn''t help but wonder about the young woman by his side. Then, someone standing nearby asked curiously, "Mr. Shelbert, who is this youngdy? I don''t believe we''ve met her before."


    Upon hearing that, Luna breathed a sigh of relief. She had attended the banquet today with one purpose, and that was to announce to everyone that she was Raymond''s daughter.


    She looked at Jasmine smugly and thought, "No matter how hard you try, you can''t stop this."


    Raymond was surprised by the question.


    Just as he was about to exin, Jasmine promptly chimed in, "This is Ms. Maynard. She is the daughter of one of my dad''s old acquaintances. After her mother passed away, there were some family issues, so my father graciously took her in."


    Upon hearing that, Luna''s expression instantly changed.


    Just as she was about to exin, Raymond nodded and said, "That''s right. Ms. Maynard is the daughter of an old friend. Being a young girl, she''s been through a lot, and it''s the least we could do to help." Jasmine smiled and added, "Dad, you''re always so kind and ready to help others."Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Mia said, "Yes. As the mayor of Nord City, helping a friend''s daughter is nothing out of the ordinary for Mr. Shelbert. He''s setting a great example for all of us. Let''s give him a round of apuse."


    The room erupted in enthusiastic apuse and the guests showered Raymond with praise. He looked visibly relieved.


    But amidst the celebration, Luna couldn''t hide her discontent. Struggling to maintain her


    composure, Luna clenched her fists as she tried to contain her emotions. This was her one chance to reveal her identity to everyone.


    By then, she wouldn''t just be an illegitimate daughter without a solid status.


    However, Jasmine''s unexpected assertion that she was merely an old friend''s daughter threw Luna off guard.


    She thought her father would correct Jasmine, but to her surprise, he agreed. What did that make her now?


    Her mind raced with conflicting thoughts. She couldn''t let this opportunity slip away. If she didn''t assert her identity now, she might never get another chance.


    Luna knew she had to seize the moment and dere her true identity. Once this opportunity passed, it would be lost forever.


    At that moment, Luna made up her mind and turned to Raymond. "Dad, what about Asher if I''m just considered an old friend''s daughter?"


    She wanted to remind him about his intentions to adopt Asher into the family formally. If she were only seen as an acquaintance''s daughter, that bond wouldn''t exist.


    Luna calling Raymond "Dad" instantly caught everyone''s attention. They quickly exchanged nces with one another.


    After all, just a moment ago, they had spected that if Luna wasn''t Raymond''s mistress, she might be his illegitimate daughter. Such things weren''t umon in elite circles.


    Raymond felt a mix of emotions at that instant. He hadn''t anticipated Luna openly referring to him as "Dad".


    Jasmine smiled and linked arms


    with her father. "Why are you all so surprised? Didn''t my dad mention earlier that he brought a friend''s daughter to live with us? Of course he has thought about adopting her."